The Backyard Hotel Costa Rica

The Backyard Hotel Costa Rica

Rooms and Rates

Notes about this Hotel:

- Costa Rican tax of 13.00% is not included.- Rates include Continental breakfast.- During Christmas Week (December 21-January 2) there is a 5-night minimum stay required.

Hotel Description

The Backyard Hotel is located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica on Hermosa Beach, 2 1/2 miles south of Jaco Beach, next to Wildlife Refuge Playa Hermosa, a national park for nesting turtles. If you want quality accommodations right on one of the most active surfing and sunbathing beaches in Costa Rica, this is it. Your ocean front room or suite overlooks the Refugio de Vida Silvestre National Park and has amazing breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. You’ll fall in love with the casual lifestyle of the backyard resort. The location of this seaside hamlet is unique as it offers access to shopping, restaurants, discotheques, bars, night clubs, surf spots, beaches and outdoor activities of Jaco Beach; yet is far enough away to allow for peaceful nights. The Backyard Hotel Playa Hermosa is a haven for those who like their vacations to be the perfect combination between fun, action and peaceful rest.

The 6 mile (10 km) long Playa Hermosa is a great destination for surf lovers. People definitely have a great time here, where good breaks are experienced in the ocean, not only in Playa Hermosa and Jaco, but the beaches surrounding them. There are consistent waves year round, good people and great parties. You can just grab your board and paddle out, just catch the break right in front of the Backyard Hotel Costa Rica. Don’t know how to surf? Then take advantage of the surfing lessons. Guests staying at the Backyard Hotel will have access to WiFi Internet services, daily complimentary coffee, private parking, safety deposit boxes, and more!

Families also enjoy the Backyard resort: there are so many attractions and activities around the area that you can experience that your biggest problem will be choosing where to go. But one thing is certain: guests at the Backyard Hotel to have a wonderful time in Costa Rica. If you like the beach and the sun you will have it right in front of you. Backyard Hotel also sits an hour away from Manuel Antonio National Park and half an hour away from Carara National Park. If you like the wildlife and nature, you have it nearby the hotel. The greatest advantage? The Backyard Hotel Jaco is close to the main capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, at just over 1.5 hours away.

Location and Driving Directions

The Backyard Hotel is located at the south end of Playa Hermosa in Jaco, Puntarenas, right on the Pacific Ocean of Costa Rica. The hotel is located approximately 73 miles (117 km) West of San Jose, and 45 miles (75 km) South of Puntarenas. If you are taking the bus from San Jose you can catch it at the Coca Cola Bus Station going for the Orotina exit to Jaco/Quepos (West). The bus will take you directly to Jaco. From there you would need to take a taxi or the Puntarenas/Quepos bus to Hermosa Beach. The hotel is on the south end of Hermosa Beach on the right hand side, next to the Backyard Bar & Restaurant. If you are driving from the Juan Santamaria International Airport or San Jose, take the Inter American Highway taking the Orotina exit west towards Jaco/Quepos. Follow the signs down to Jaco. Once in Jaco, go past that town for about 3 miles (5 km) to Hermosa Beach. The hotel is located at the south end of Hermosa Beach on the right hand side, next to the Backyard Bar & Restaurant.